Association for Psychological Science: Classroom Resources -- -- The Scout Report, November 11, 2016, Volume 23 Number 33
The Association for Psychological Science (featured in the 10-24-2014 Scout Report) consists of "[m]ore than 30,000 leading psychological scientists, academics, clinicians, researchers, educators, administrators, and students from more than 80 countries" who aim to share research, create global connections and foster more awareness and knowledge of psychological science. The APS offers a collection of teaching resources related to teaching psychological science, which may be appealing to high school and college level instructors, in addition to psychology students. One such resource includes a Teaching "Top 40" Playlist, which compiles a variety of materials (such as articles and APS convention speeches) relating to 40 major topics in psychology, including Aging, Learning in Young Children, and Visual Perception. Another resource, The New Statistics: Estimation and Research Integrity, offers a video recording of a multi-part workshop, led by Geoff Cumming of Australia's La Trobe University, about "new statistics." [MMB, -- The Scout Report, August 18, 2017, Volume 23, Number 33]

New Book Explores the Science and Health Risks Behind Screen Addiction -- ["These days, most of us use a number of screens in our daily lives, including computers, mobile phones, and TVs. Some of us also engage in popular online games (such as World of Warcraft) or integrate new technology into old routines (such as using a Fitbit to help us exercise). A recent book by a professor of psychology and marketing at New York University explores the science behind our attraction to using screens, including social media, Netflix, and our mobile devices, and the possible health risks of our digital lifestyle. In Irresistible: the Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked, Adam Alter investigates how our brains respond to screen time and how marketers collect data on our technological habits in order to strategically keep us hooked. According to Alter, while most people's use of screens can be best described as a compulsion, other individuals experience behavioral addiction in regards to their gadgets. Alter explains,"If I'm addicted to, say, World of Warcraft, the minute I start firing up the game...my brain will look [in a scan] very much like the brain of someone who's addicted to heroin and is preparing the next hit...or the brain of someone who is addicted to gambling, as they sit in front of a slot machine and play the game." Alter's advice to those who feel too attached to their screens? In an interview with The New York Times, he suggests, "In general, I'd say find more time to be in natural environments, to sit face to face with someone in a long conversation without any technology in the room." MMB]"] -- MMB, The Scout Report, March 17, 2017, Volume 23, Number 11)

Neurology, Neuroscience, and Neurosurgery Websites-- Queen Square Library, University of London["For neuroscience professionals, educators, and students, the University of London's Queen Square Library has compiled this extensive resource list of websites related to the history, science, and practice of neurology, neuroscience, and neurosurgery. These resources are helpfully annotated and sorted into categories. For example, in the Neuro-websites category, visitors will find a diverse selection of educational websites as well as links to more specific research lists. Meanwhile, in Neuro-history, visitors will find resources related to the history of neurology as well as the history of science and medicine more broadly. Educators may be especially interested in the Neuro-images section, which highlights sources of photographs and videos that may be of use in the classroom. Many of these images may also be appreciated by members of the general public interested in learning more about neuroscience. [MMB]"] -- MMB, The Scout Report, January 13, 2017, Volume 23, Number 2)

BrainCraft-- PBS Digital Studios["How do your limbic systems and prefrontal cortex inform your tendency to procrastinate? How has art played a role in human evolution? Why do so many people love sugar - and can it actually be an addiction? These questions and more are explored in BrainCraft, a PBS Digital Series dedicated to "psychology, neuroscience, and why we act the way we do." Created by science educator and report Vanessa Hill, new 4-6 minute episodes of BrainCraft are released each week. These highly entertaining and informative episodes may be viewed on BrainCraft's YouTube Channel, a link to which is provided in the Episodes section of this website. Those active on Facebook or Twitter may also want to follow the show via social media to learn about new episode topics."] -- MMB, The Scout Report, November 18, 2016, Volume 22, Number 45

Neurophilosophy-- The Guardian["The Guardian hosts a regular Neurophilosophy blog dedicated to news stories and research related to Neurophilosophy. Authored by neurobiologist Mo Costandi, the Neurophilosophy blog covers a wide range of topics, including new research about the relationship between gut bacteria and the brain; research about the relationship between both conscious and unconscious thoughts and the experience of pain; and the development of artificial skin that can recognize heat and touch. Costandi writes in an engaging, accessible style and covers topics that will be of interest to anyone fascinated by human biology. There are also reference links for those who want to further pursue a given topic. Neurophilosophy contains all of Costandi's most recent articles; but visitors may want to check out Costandi's personal blog (which readers can find a link to by clicking on his name at the top of the page) for information about his other writing endeavors." -- MMB, The Scout Report, August 26, 2016,
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Neurohacks: BBC Future--Since 2012, BBC Future, a special section of BBC.com available to non-UK visitors, has presented in depth coverage on the latest trends in science, technology, environment, and health by way of various thematic columns. Neurohacks, a delightful colmun form contributor Tom Stafford, discusses neuroscience and the psychology of everyday life, with an emphasis on the complexity of the theories that underly the experiences most people take for granted. Recent articles have explored the psychology of why we forget names (and what to do about it), the deleterious effects of the Internet (it makes us think we're smarter than we actually are), an explanation for why babies laugh (we don't really know), and why we make such bad choices while gambling (because we don't understand probability). For readers who are looking for entertaining insights from an academic psychologist (Stafford teaches and does research at the University of Sheffield), Neurohacks will not disappoint. [CNH, The Scout Report, January 29, 2016, Volume 22, Number 4]

Psychology Today: Mindfulness-- Mindfulness has gone mainstream. Anyone who has read the recent articles in the New York Times, the Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, or any of the other dozens of news outlets that are now covering the introduction of mindfulness into schools, offices, and other settings, will know that mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment. For those who would like to know more, this special section from Psychology Today features dozens of articles and posts on the topic, including advice on how to live in the present, tips on how to build a mindfulness practice, overviews of current research on mindfulness, and even how mindfulness might help people suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder. The articles are organized by sections such as Live in the Moment, Mindful Eating, A Mindful Life, and Recent Posts on Mindfulness. Indeed, for readers looking for a more comprehensive look at this growing trend, this collection of material can be a wonderful first step. [CNH, The Scout Report, January 29, 2016, Volume 22, Number 4]

Awakening Joy: Blog[Awakening Joy is 5-month online course that fuses the ancient intelligence of the world's wisdom traditions with groundbreaking recent research into the psychology of happiness. While the course itself requires a significant investment, the Awakening Joy Blog is free to anyone. Here readers will find posts by meditation teacher, James Baraz and others as they outline strategies for true joy, including becoming socially active for the good of all, turning toward suffering, and developing positive mind states like gratitude and compassion. In addition, short videos by Baraz and Sylvia Boorstein bring home the importance of dynamic engagement with the heart and with others as key parts of a satisfying life. -- CNH,The Scout Report, November 27, 2015 -- Volume 21, Number 46]

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